Mythology

Creation Myth Pathfinder
Last updated September 2014
Creation Myths Resource List (Log into your Destiny account to view all the resources.)

Gale Virtual Reference Library

World History in Context
Greek Mythology:

Behind the Name: Find out the origins of the names in mythology with this easy to use alphabetized website.

Mythweb: Click on the Greek god to find out more.

Theoi Greek Mythology: This site has a comprehensive listing of Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art.

Winged Sandals: Let the messenger god Hermes take you on a tour of ancient Greece, and the characters and stories that are the basis of Greek mythology.


Creation Myth Resources from other countries:

The Big Myth A study of world creation myths in Flash animation.

Creation Myths Wikipedia article with creation myths from around the world.

Dr. Ted Goertzel’s Creation Myth Page: This Rutgers professor’s page is one of the best on a wide variety of creation myths.

Magic Tails: Author Rich Brown guides you through the fantastic world of creation myths.

Windows to the Universe: Click on a region to read about myths. Sponsored by the National Earth Science Teachers Association.

FYI….

There are several ways to enhance your project…

1. Looking for the Olympic theme music? Check out YouTube. The official title of the music is Bugler’s Dream/Olympic Fanfare by John Williams. Also check out Summon the Heroes, by Williams. This was written for the 1988 summer games in Seoul.
2. Check out a Flip camera from the library. You will need your ID and a signed Flip camera agreement.